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Pay respects at Furukawa's guardian shrine and pray for safe fireworks tonight

About this spot

An ancient shrine located in Furukawa City that has long served as the guardian deity of the region, cherished by many residents. The shrine grounds, surrounded by greenery, are quiet despite being in the city, and the shade from the trees provides relief from summer heat. Before the fireworks festival night, it is a fitting place for families to pay respects and pray for the safety and enjoyment of the summer festival. The grounds have a calm atmosphere and a compact layout where children can walk safely, and after your visit, it's also nice to take a short walk through the nearby old city streets.

Fireworks details

Name: 古河花火大会

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 古河市・渡良瀬川河川敷

古河花火大会は、渡良瀬川の河川敷から打ち上げられる夏の風物詩で、古河市の夏を締めくくる大きなイベントです。広大な河川敷から見上げる花火は遮るものがなく、空いっぱいに大輪が開く解放感が格別です。川面にきらめく花火の光と、穏やかな水音が重なる観覧環境は、川沿いの花火大会ならではの趣があります。打ち上げ規模の詳細は大会公式からの発表でご確認ください。フィナーレに向けて連発が続く中、夜風に吹かれながら家族で見上げるひとときは、夏の記憶に深く刻まれるはずです。

Tips

開催時間・開催可否は大会公式情報を必ず事前に確認してください。荒天の場合は中止または延期となる場合があります。終了後は古河駅方面への帰路が大変混雑するため、終了後すぐに移動せず、河川敷で少し余韻を楽しんでから動き出す時間差帰宅がおすすめです。足元が暗いのでライトを活用しながら安全に移動しましょう。

Source: ibarakiguide.jp

Tips

Within walking distance from Furukawa Station. Parking is available at municipal parking lots around the shrine grounds. As evening approaches on fireworks day, surrounding roads begin to get congested, so it's best to complete your visit during this time period for a smooth experience.